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Ibanez AM-70 Artist Compact Thinline Black, 1985

On April 13, 2024 /

Here’s a great condition Ibanez AM-70 Artist Compact Thinline Archtop in Black finish, dating to 1985, its first year. This model was only built until 1987. With proportions somewhat like the Gibson ES-339 models, the Ibanez AM-70 is a scaled down version of the classic ES-335 style models. The top, back and sides are laminate Birch with a Maple center block. The neck is 3-piece Maple with a bound Indian Rosewood fingerboard.

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Sakurai No.8 Cedar Top Classical Guitar, 1977

On December 14, 2023 /

The M. Sakurai No.8 Cedar Top Classical guitars, indeed the entire line of Masaki Sakurai models, are under-appreciated gems. The set of guitars with labels reading ‘M. Sakurai Supervised by M. Kohno’ are from the period where Masaki Sakurai was still learning the craft from his uncle, Masaru Kohno.

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Ibanez GB-10 George Benson Archtop Sunburst, 1981

On October 22, 2023 /

The Ibanez GB-10 George Benson BS (for Brown Sunburst) is still in production as are other versions of the model, and they are as practical as when introduced. This model features two ‘floating’ mini-humbucking pickups, one attached to the fingerboard tag and the other to the pickguard. Neither contacts the top though the pickguard has a small support post. The Ibanez GB-10 George Benson has been in production since 1977 along with other versions of the model, and they are as practical as when introduced.

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Alvarez DYM60HDE Dreadnought Adirondack Natural, 2023

On October 17, 2023 /

The Alvarez DYM60HDE is based on a guitar designed and built for Jack Pearson, a highly respected American guitarist and once a member of the Allman Brothers Band, and sits at the higher end of the Alvarez line since its introduction around 2018.

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Yamaha SG2000 Reissue Red Sunburst, 2010 ( No Longer Available )

On October 4, 2023 /

Shown here is Yamaha SG2000 Reissue with Red Sunburst, built around July 2010 and in very good, original condition. Introduced in 1976, the Yamaha SG2000 was considered perhaps the finest solidbody guitar from Japan – perhaps from anywhere – for its time. This design was the result of a collaboration between Yamaha and Carlos Santana to improve the Yamaha SG175.

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Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige Pearl White Flat, 2022

On September 17, 2023 /

Here we’re looking at an Ibanez AZ2402 in Pearl White Flat (PWF) finish with Roasted Maple neck, built during 2022 and in excellent condition. The AZ Prestige line of guitars from Ibanez has proven to be a hit with their high-end features, excellent craftsmanship and blend of classic and modern styles.

Used

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Made In Japan

Ibanez AM-70 Artist Compact Thinline Black, 1985

Sakurai No.8 Cedar Top Classical Guitar, 1977

Ibanez GB-10 George Benson Archtop Sunburst, 1981

Alvarez DYM60HDE Dreadnought Adirondack Natural, 2023

Yamaha SG2000 Reissue Red Sunburst, 2010 ( No Longer Available )

Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige Pearl White Flat, 2022

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